Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) had a number of amendments passed by the House Armed Services Committee during the marathon markup session for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These amendments were in addition to measures Davis had included in the base bill for the NDAA. The NDAA was approved by the committee early Thursday morning, clearing the bill for the House floor. “My amendments will improve our military, provide critical benefits to our men and women in uniform, and help ...
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As the House Armed Services Committee considers the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) throughout the day today, Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) added key measures to the base bill. As a senior member of the committee, Davis influences policy changes and crafts key provisions each year in the bill. “Each year, the NDAA provides an opportunity to improve on policies of national security and care for our servicemembers and their families,” said Davis. “I’m always proud to play a ro...
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U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53), a cosponsor of the House resolution, released the following statement on the House vote to give committees the power to hold Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn in civil contempt unless they testify before Congress. Davis was attending her grandson’s graduation and missed the vote, but she would have voted for the resolution. Despite missing this vote, Davis still has a voting attendance record of 98%. “It’s clear Attorney Gen...
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U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) voted to protect millions of immigrants who have lived much of their lives in the United States and are contributing to our country in immeasurable ways. The American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) extends protection to those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). “These immigrants are American in every way except on paper,” said Davis, an original cosponsor of H.R. 6. “Many of the...
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U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) released the following statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s statements on the conclusion of the investigation. “As he did in his report, Special Counsel Mueller threw a line to Congress to explore options not available in his prosecutorial role. Given this historical moment, we must go where the facts lead and our democratic principles demand.”
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U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) reaffirmed the American principles of freedom and equality with her vote for the Equality Act (H.R. 5). This historic legislation says, unequivocally, that LGBTQ Americans deserve the full protections guaranteed by the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equality Act extends anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans with regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations. "This is truly an...
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Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) voted to pass H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, to block the Trump Administration’s effort to weaken the Affordable Care Act’s critical protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. “I regularly hear from constituents with pre-existing conditions who fear losing their health insurance,” said Rep. Davis. “This Administration's actions represent a grave threat to their continued health and economic stability. Creating a health c...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA), Congressman David Price (D-NC), and Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI) introduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act, which would support foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities. These programs educate and equip students and professionals with vital skills to successfully engage with diverse cultures at home and around the globe. The bill would increase and expand existing foreign language and are...
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Rep. Susan Davis voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to develop a serious, carefully considered plan for how the United States will meet its commitments to reduce pollution and safeguard our environment. “Climate change is a worldwide crisis and it requires worldwide cooperation,” said Rep. Davis, who is an original cosponsor of H.R. 9. “With severe droughts and devastating wildfires, San Diegans know all...
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Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) released the following statement on the Mueller Report. “Despite the Attorney General’s spin job, the report is a far cry from what he described. It is a call for Congress to take a closer look, which should start with Special Counsel Mueller’s testimony before Congress. No one should think this closes the discussion.”
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